Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle vs Avalon Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
Avalon Gardens Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
171 students
| Measure | Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | Avalon Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1029 of 1,334 | #4598 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14133 of 15,369 | #45948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 441 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.8 vs 18.2).
- •Avalon Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Avalon Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 95.9%).
- •Avalon Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.0).
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is the larger school with 441 students compared with 171.
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is a charter school while Avalon Gardens Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle better than Avalon Gardens Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle and Avalon Gardens Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle: 441. Avalon Gardens Elementary: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle and Avalon Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is 1029th of 1,334 and Avalon Gardens Elementary is 4598th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).